Private Tour to Roberto Burle Marx website l Transport Guide Ticket

Private Tour to Roberto Burle Marx website l Transport Guide Ticket

Enjoy a private guided tour of Roberto Burle Marx's house and gardens. This artist and designer became interested in plants and gardens when he was very young, but his first public commission was in 1935 in Recife. In 1949, he bought a house called Sítio Roberto Burle Marx, located only 50 km southwest of Rio de Janeiro, which he used to propagate promising plants he found on his expeditions in forests and savannas. You will tour this place with your knowledgeable guide.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Sitio Roberto Burle Marx, Estrada De Guaratiba 2019 Barra De Guaratiba, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 23020-240 Brazil

The tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel or Rio de Janeiro port when you meet your guide and head to Roberto Burle Marx Site, which is located 50 kilometers southeast of the city. Here you will enjoy a wonderful tour of the gardens and the house.
Roberto Burle Marx had a bold and modern style, and his designs were inspired by cubism and abstractionism, with a distinctive Brazilian style. You will be able to see the landscapes in your home and your collection of folk art and other types of art. You will also admire its aesthetics, which were largely influenced by nature. Walk around the gardens and see old trees and plants, as well as the architecture.
Learn from your guide about Burle Marx's thought process behind his works and his garden. He was aware of the dynamics of a walk in a garden, and the sense of mobility was an important element in the experience of traveling through its landscapes. You'll see the artist's plant collection that contains local flora and exotic plants. Enjoy the tranquility of the place and feel your presence on this fantastic tour.

Duration: 4 hours